Entertainment calendar: Oct. 11-18

BETHLEHEM TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. 813-4299. The Delmar Community Orchestra rehearses 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. The Orchestra will perform a series of four concerts this fall. New members are always welcome, and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate. The Orchestra is especially seeking new members in the string section.

SPA LITTLE THEATER, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. 587-4427. Home Made Theater announces open auditions for the December production of L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. The cast consists of 4-9 males and 5-10 females including children ages 8 and up. All characters may be required to utilize some stylized movements. Dance experience is not necessary but physical strength and the ability to move with freedom and imagination is important. Actors should bring a current photo & resume. Photos cannot be returned. Actors will read from provided excerpts from the play. Scripts are available for review at the Saratoga Springs Public Library's Reference Desk.

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THIRD REFORMED CHURCH, 20 Ten Eyck, Albany. 797-3902. The Monday Musical Club Women's Chorus rehearses 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Repertoire includes classical, traditional and jazz tunes. Two concerts: Sunday, Dec. 2 at Third Reformed Church, and Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany. All voices welcome. No audition required.

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, Adirondack Hall, First Floor, Madison Avenue, Albany. 486-2024. Music Jam, noon-2 p.m. Thursdays. Take a lunch-time musical break or join the musicians as they play acoustic music inspired by the Celtic tradition of jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes, and marches, as well as occasional popular songs, jazz standards, and early music. All levels of skill on any acoustic instruments are welcome. Bring several copies of sheet music for those who do not play by ear or for the tunes that are not commonly known.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE, 99 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tango Fusion Dance Company swing dance classes for adults and children, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Classes will take place 2-3 p.m. with two levels of adult classes, a children's Swing class for ages seven and up, and creative movement for children ages three through six. Admission is $15 per person; $25 per couple; and $30 for families (2 adults with children under 15).

BENNINGTON MUSEUM, 75 Main St., Bennington, Vt. 802-447-1571. The Jane Stickle Quilt, on view through Sunday, Oct. 21; Largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest collection of 19th century Bennington pottery. In the other 7 galleries, the museum presents a 1924 Wasp Touring Car, one of only 20 produced, military artifacts, one of the earliest 'stars and stripes' in existence, fine and decorative arts and more. Open every day through October. Adults, $10; seniors and students over 18, $9. Admission is never charged for younger students.

BROOKSIDE, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. 885-4000. "The Threads of Time," featuring quilts in the museum's collection, will be on view through January 2013; Horses and More, works by Bob Ewell, through Saturday, Nov. 3.

THE HYDE COLLECTION, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. The Summer of Light, with contemporary light artist Stephen Knapp and traditional Tiffany Glass, through Saturday, Dec. 1. From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden, through Jan. 6, 2013. The Door Project, an installation of 12 doors transformed into painted and assembled works of art by area youth, 13-20. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday and most national holidays. General admission, $8; members, students and children 12 and younger, free; seniors 60 and older, $6; students, $4; Wednesdays, free; active duty U.S. military and family, free.

THE IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 370 Broadway, Albany. 427-1916. Irish American and New York City artist Stephen Flanagan's works from his portfolio entitled "Port of Albany." Open to the public 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 11. Donations, $3 adults; $2 seniors; free for children 14 and younger.

THE IROQUOIS INDIAN MUSEUM, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. 296-8949. Birds and Beasts in Beads, new exhibit. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $8; seniors and students, $6.50; children 5-12, $5; children under 5, free when accompanied by an adult.

THE MARTINEZ GALLERY, Cannon Building, Suite 203, 3 Broadway, Troy. 274-9377. Prints and Gouaches by the late Richard Callner. The gallery is open 2-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday and by appointment.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE, 99 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 584-2225. Tails and Terpsichore, through Nov. 24; En Pointe!, through Nov. 18; Eleo Pomare: The Man, The Artist, The Maker of Artists, through Nov. 18; American Ballet Theatre: Then and Now, through Nov. 18; Christopher Duggan at Inside/Out: In Celebration of Jacob's Pillow's 80th Season, through May 2013. The Museum is open through Nov. 18. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

THE NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, Madison Avenue, Albany. 474-5877. Works of Adirondack photographer and conservationist Seneca Ray Stoddard, through Feb. 24, 2013. An Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War, through Sept. 22, 2013. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free.

SUNNYVIEW REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, Viewpoint Gallery, 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady. 9th International Acquisitions Exhibition for Artists with Disabilities, featuring a collection of unique artworks created by artists from around the world who have disabilities during business hours, through Saturday, Oct. 27.

WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 117 Third St., Waterford. 237-0891. Displaying a selection of Robert Moylan's watercolors in the gallery area, through Thursday, Nov. 15.

THE WATERFORD MUSEUM, 2 Museum Lane, Waterford. "Engaging Fire: Waterford's Fire Fighting Legacies," temporary exhibit. The Museum features a permanent exhibit on the history of Waterford and the surrounding area, a working scale model of a lock on the Old Champlain Canal, a gift shop and more. Regular hours continue through Oct. 28. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Adults, $5; members, free.

THE WESLEY GALLERY, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. The paintings of Megan Ruch on display during October. Sketches of Steve Jordan during November. The gallery is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

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CLIFTON PARK-HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. 583-9571. The Hudson Valley Writers Guild will sponsor a writer's conference at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. The conference will focus on topics of interest to mystery writers and is free and open to the public. Registration not required.

EAST LINE BOOKS, 1714 Route 9, Clifton Park. An evening of readings and performance, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 by members of the Women's Writers and Artists Matrix including Dorothy Randall Gray, Eunice Scarfe, Susan Tiberghien and Ivy Anderson Hylton. Admission is free.

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF ALBANY, 405 Washington Ave., Albany. 462-6005. The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District continues its film series with a showing of "Electoral Dysfunction," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Free.

GREENWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 148 Main St., Greenwich. "The Healthcare Movie," will be screened at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. Following the film, Alice Brody, a healthcare activist with Single Payer NY from Albany, will speak briefly about threats to Medicare and the shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act and lead a community discussion of how our healthcare system has affected you and your family. The event is free and open to all.

THE NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL, State Street, Albany. State Office of General Services announced online registration is now available for OGS' annual "Capitol Hauntings" tours of the New York State Capitol. The "Capitol Hauntings" tours are free and open to the public with tours being offered at noon through Friday, Oct. 12; and at noon and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 2. The Capitol is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Pre-registration is required. Individuals and groups of 10 or less may register online at www.ogs.ny.gov. Larger parties may call 473-7582 to register.

MALTA DRIVE IN, 2785 Route 9, Malta. 339-6333. The third annual Oktobeerfest NY, a support service of Global Foundries, 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The event features 27 different kinds of German and Fall Seasonal American Craft beers, many unique food vendors, including German dishes, and three excellent bands. Admission, $5 at the door.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 100 Second St., Troy. 274-7071. "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream," 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25. Free.

UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. 917-414-5571. Author Gary Stine presents a Public Presence workshop, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The workshop is suitable for adults over the age of 19. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $100 per person; $60 for students with a valid college ID. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Universal Preservation Hall. Pre-registration can be completed with a credit card at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/282620.

YADDO, Saratoga Springs. 584-0746. The Yaddo Garden Association is hosting 'Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens' tours. The one hour docent-led walking tour through the Yaddo gardens will meet at 5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, through Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Yaddo garden parking lot. The fee is $10; children 12 and younger are free, accepted in cash at tour time.

THE CAROUSEL BALLROOMS, Sterup Square, 2113 Route 7, Troy. The Highlight Acting Troupe will be performing "The Pirates of Chemotherapy," Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. The ticket price of $35 includes the show, dinner and dancing. Group discounts are available. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Paula at 368-6341. The deadline for reservations is Sunday, Oct. 15.

LAKE GEORGE DINNER THEATER, Holiday Inn Resort, 2223 Canada St., Lake George. "The Love List," a new comedy about two men who put together a list of characteristics of the "ideal woman." Be careful what you ask for. The dinner theater is through Oct. 20. Matinee and dinner seating. Dinner show seating at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday for 8 p.m. show; matinee seating 11:15 a.m. for 1 p.m. show every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and select Saturdays. Show only seating $35; lunch or dinner and show, $60. Group rates available. Call 518-668-5762, ext. 411 for tickets and reservations.